Panasonic SZ7 vs Sony W810

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic SZ7 versus Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ7 was unveiled 24 months before the W810 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ7 grades against the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 offers outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ7 vs the W810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ7 and W810.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W810 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.